Pit and fissure sealants are highly effective in caries prevention and with advances in materials, the technique is even more integral to the fight against tooth decay.

As our knowledge of the matricellular events that shift the path from periodontal health to disease grows, treatments that can be implemented before symptoms ever appear may become possible.

With the rising incidence of human papillomavirus-related oral cancer, dental hygienists must be prepared to help these patients maintain their oral health before, during, and after radiotherapy treatment.

Follow these strategies to help patients with scleroderma experience successful dental visits and improve their oral self-care regimens.

Diabetes and HIV infection generate different immune responses that can significantly impact oral health and periodontal treatment.

Advancements in early caries detection and risk assessment can make a difference in the fight against tooth decay.

Patients with aggressive periodontitis are at increased risk of implant complications, but an effective peri-implant tissue maintenance protocol can help improve outcomes.

Follow these strategies to improve the safety of administering local anesthetic injections.

What the research reveals about the etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of this common problem.

Effective caries risk assessment and management are integral to helping your patients reduce their caries risk.